As you may have already heard, Trump put a ‘pause’ to the Refugee Resettlement Program through which the Saratoga Area Welcome Circle (SAWC) was sponsoring the young Afghan family. Although fully vetted and about to arrive in our country, their flight – and many others – is now cancelled. You may already know about this … Continue reading Advocate for Refugees Stranded by Trump
Yesterday — January 23, 2025 — was a milestone moment in the history of our congregation. We gathered at 400 Louden Road—the site of our future meeting house—for a heartfelt “Tree and Land Blessing.” As Board Secretary, I felt it my responsibility to document this occasion, a poignant blend of gratitude and farewell, as we … Continue reading A Blessing for the Future: Honoring the Land at 400 Louden Road
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. UU Common Read is here in March! The 2024-25 UU Common Read is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families (Skinner House, 2023). Kickoff event – Movie Night on Sunday, Feb 2 – 6:30-8:30pm Will & Harper is … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team News January 24, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. Puppet Show and Singalong – Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. We are hosting this MLK Weekend event, courtesy of our own Marigold (aka Julie Holmberg), Rev Joe, Dan Berggren, and members of the Division St. School with music … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team news January 15, 2025
In recent months, Julie Holmberg has delighted those of us who regularly attend Sunday services at UU Saratoga with short skits featuring Marigold, the spirited and inquisitive seven-year-old girl she brings to life through a puppet she had custom-made by a supplier on Etsy. As an example, Rev. Joe’s conversation with Marigold at our Christmas … Continue reading Coming Saturday: Civility Puppets Make Their Public Debut
Join the Living Legacy Project for an unforgettable journey through the rich history and culture of the American South on our Low Country Pilgrimage, taking place from March 24-29, 2025. This five-day pilgrimage will explore key sites of African American history and the Civil Rights Movement, from Savannah to Charleston, with expert-led tours and immersive … Continue reading 2025 Low Country Living Legacy Pilgrimage
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. LET’S CARPOOL TO THE KICKOFF MARCH AND RALLY ON JAN. 14! This is the 2025 Campaign Kickoff & Lobby Day to support passage of the Medical Aid In Dying act with advocates coming from around the state. We will march from … Continue reading Social Justice Team’s news: January 3, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. JOIN IN THE HOLIDAY CARD WRITING SUPPORTING MAID – After the worship service this Sunday we will write cards to Gov. Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Tedisco, and Rep. Carrie Woerner. Want to do them … Continue reading News from Our Social Justice Team December 27, 2024
Join our Social Justice Team for a Dr. King Celebration Weekend event! January 19, 2025 6pm to 7:30pm In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many others called for a “revolution of values” in America. They sought to build a broad, fusion movement that could unite poor and impacted communities across the country. … Continue reading Movie Screening, Jan 19: An Unsettling Force
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. JOIN IN THE HOLIDAY CARD WRITING SUPPORTING MAID After the worship service on December 29 we will write cards to Gov. Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Tedisco, and Rep. Carrie Woerner. Want to do … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team News December 20, 2024